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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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How the brain controls the breathing rate?

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The medulla oblongata is the lower part of the brain. It detects the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration and signals the muscles in the heart, the lungs and diaphragm to increase or decrease the breathing rate.

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